Voluptuous and full-bodied with ripe pear
Malolactic conversion is inhibited to produce a fresh
showing crisp acidity
The 2012 lacks none of the proverbial concentration that distinguishes Ornellaia’s
with well weighted fruit
Domaine Yves Cuilleron Saint Joseph 'Les Pierres Sèches' Syrah Rusden Voluptuous and full-bodied with ripeIt opens with aromas of blackberry, black cherry, raspberry, and blueberry, layered with violet, cracked black pepper, and smoked herbsa hallmark of Cuillerons precise, aromatic style. On the palate, it is mediumbodied, energetic, and beautifully balanced, showing flavors of dark berry fruit, plum skin, and savory spice, supported by fine, lightly grippy tannins and bright, refreshing acidity. Compared to Cuillerons CrozesHermitage, this cuve is more